A group of angry students confronted a travel agent they say scammed them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for a school trip overseas.
According to police, Robert Goodwin is accused of defrauding approximately $400,000 from 104 high school students who had signed up for a planned trip to Italy and Greece. Each student reportedly paid about $3,500 for the tour.
Authorities said the students were scheduled to depart in the coming weeks when they received an email from Goodwin stating that his travel agency was shutting down and that the trip had been canceled. Police allege that despite the cancellation, none of the students received a refund.
The situation escalated when students confronted Goodwin, demanding answers about the missing money. The incident has since drawn attention on social media, with families calling for accountability and justice.
Police confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine where the funds went and whether criminal charges will be filed. Officials have urged anyone who believes they were affected to contact law enforcement.
No further details about possible arrests or charges have been released at this time.